CVE-2002-1292
CVE-2002-1292 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Java Virtual Machine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Java Virtual Machine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Microsoft Java virtual machine (VM) build 5.0.3805 and earlier, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to extend the Standard Security Manager (SSM) class (com.ms.security.StandardSecurityManager) and bypass intended StandardSecurityManager restrictions by modifying the (1) deniedDefinitionPackages or (2) deniedAccessPackages settings, causing a denial of service by adding Java applets to the list of applets that are prevented from running.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-1292?
- The Microsoft Java virtual machine (VM) build 5.0.3805 and earlier, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to extend the Standard Security Manager (SSM) class (com.ms.security.StandardSecurityManager) and bypass intended StandardSecurityManager restrictions by modifying the (1) deniedDefinitionPackages or (2) deniedAccessPackages settings, causing a denial of service by adding Java applets to the list of applets that are prevented from running.
- How severe is CVE-2002-1292?
- CVE-2002-1292 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-1292 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-1292?
- CVE-2002-1292 affects Microsoft Java Virtual Machine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-1292?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2002-1292 published?
- CVE-2002-1292 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103682630823080&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103684360031565&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/237777
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6133
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-069
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10585
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:java_virtual_machine:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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